Neuter

Blümchen

Meaning

diminutive of Blume

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Blume

  1. (feminine) flower, blossom (colorful, conspicuous reproductive structure(s) of an angiosperm)
  2. (broadly, colloquial, feminine, plural-normally) plant, houseplant (plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes)
  3. (feminine) efflorescence (formation of a powdery surface on crystals)
  4. (feminine) flower (symbol representing a flower)
  5. (feminine) tail, scut (short, erect tail of a hare)
  6. (feminine) nose, bouquet (scent of a particular wine)
  7. (feminine) head (foam that forms on top of beer)

Translations

Frequency

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Pronounced as (IPA)
[ˈblyːmçən]
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German *blüemechīn, blüemekīn, equivalent to Blume (“flower”) + -chen (“diminutive”).

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